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What does it really mean to build a community?

In Episode 56 of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael welcome Marcy Baumann for a heartfelt conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of showing up for one another.

As the owner of Vendella Euro Boutique in Eagan, Minnesota, Marcy has created more than a place to shop and enjoy coffee. She's created a space where people can connect and feel welcome.

Marcy shares how her farming roots shaped her values, how listening to customers helped her business evolve, and how her nonprofit creates employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. She also reflects on her work as a police chaplain and what it means to support people through some of life's most difficult moments.

It's a reminder that success isn't always measured in sales. Sometimes it's measured in the connections we make and the people we help along the way.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Community comes first. Creating a welcoming space can be just as meaningful as the products or services you offer.

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Listen and adapt. Understanding your customers helps a business evolve through changing circumstances.

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Purpose creates opportunity. Marcy's secondhand clothing program provides affordable options while supporting employment for adults with disabilities.

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Show up without judgment. Supporting someone through a difficult moment often begins with simply being present.

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We need each other. Vulnerability can be uncomfortable, but connection helps us navigate life's challenges.

FAVORITE QUOTES“Success to me is having those seats full and people looking at each other and enjoying seeing each other.” — Marcy Baumann“It is a party with no one talking.” — Marcy Baumann“We weren't meant to do this life alone.” — Marcy Baumann“I think that vulnerability is scary for those of us that have been independent.” — Marcy BaumannLINKS & REFERENCES~ Vendela Euro Boutique — Marcy's coffee shop and boutique in Eagan, Minnesota.~ Eagan Police Department — Marcy serves as a police chaplain.~ Secondhand Clothing & Nonprofit Program — Marcy discusses providing affordable clothing and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.MORE ABOUT MARCY BAUMANN:Our family lives, works, and goes to school right here in Dakota County. We were raised to work hard, laugh harder, and give people grace and a place to belong. We have always loved having people of all ages and walks of life over for coffee and conversation. That passion led us to bring our table into the community we love so that more people could come together. We hail from Germany and Kansas via Sweden but have called the Twin Cities home since 2001. Our food, ambiance, and boutique are intentionally simple as is the norm in the lands that we love. Come introduce yourself, book your next meeting here (or 60th birthday party!), and find a cozy place to have a deep conversation or read that book you've been putting off.

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Are you building a business that allows you to thrive, or are you simply getting by?

In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael welcome back Carrie Cook, fractional CFO and profit strategist, for a conversation about recognizing your value, setting meaningful goals, and building a business that works for you.Carrie shares why entrepreneurs sometimes struggle to acknowledge their own expertise, even after years of experience. She explores what it takes to move beyond simply getting by, from committing to specific goals to surrounding yourself with people who bring different strengths and perspectives.As Carrie prepares to expand her business to San Diego, she also discusses the importance of balancing three essential areas of business: finance, organization, and marketing.And when doing everything yourself becomes overwhelming, sometimes the smartest decision is recognizing what you can let go of.It's a conversation about owning your expertise, asking for support, and creating the space to grow.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

~ Own your expertise. Recognize the value of your experience and price your services accordingly

~ Commit to meaningful goals. Define what you want and identify the actions required to make it happen.

~ Balance the business. Finance, organization, and marketing each play an important role in sustainable growth.

~ Welcome outside perspectives. Someone who isn't immersed in your daily operations may recognize opportunities or challenges you've overlooked.

~ Know when to delegate. Letting go of tasks can create room to focus on what you do best.

~ Move beyond getting by. Building a business should be about more than keeping everything running.

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“Until we absorb it in our skin and in our cells, we are not committed to that goal.” — Carrie Cook“Every single business is made up of three parts that are of equal weight: finance, organization, and marketing.” — Carrie Cook“We get by. We get by instead of blooming.” — Carrie CookLINKS & REFERENCES:~ Raine Wealth: ⁠https://rainewealth.com/⁠~ North County Financial Operations (NCFO): Carrie's San Diego business.~ Social Media: Find Carrie on Instagram and LinkedIn through Raine Wealth or North County Financial Operations.~ ChatGPT: Mentioned as a tool for exploring and clarifying business goals.~ Previously on The Power Lunch Podcast: Episode 54, Finding Your Inner Strength with Carrie Cook.

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Souveraine Wealth:⁠ ⁠https://souverainewealth.com/⁠⁠

MORE ABOUT CARRIE COOK

Carrie is a financial strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to helping women business owners make confident, empowered decisions with their money. As the founder of Revive Financials and related ventures, she blends bookkeeping, profit strategy, and CFO-level insight with a deep understanding of money mindset and leadership.

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What if the strength you've been searching for has been inside you all along?

In Episode 54 of The Power Lunch Podcast, Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael welcome Carrie Cook for a conversation about courage, personal transformation, and rediscovering the strength within.

Carrie shares how stepping onto a stage in Las Vegas and taking on a challenging rock climb pushed her beyond her comfort zone. Along the way, she discovered something she had nearly forgotten: the strength to move forward was already inside her.

She also reflects on what changed when she stopped putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own, began asking for help, and opened herself to new opportunities in life and business.

It's a conversation about trusting yourself, embracing challenges, and remembering that sometimes the most important person to say yes to is yourself.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Stepping outside your comfort zone can reconnect you with strengths you may have forgotten.

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Fear doesn't have to disappear before you move forward.

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Choosing yourself isn't about abandoning others. It's about recognizing that your needs matter, too.

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Asking for help and recognizing your resources are forms of strength.

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Saying yes to new experiences can create unexpected opportunities in life and business.

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The strength you're searching for may already be within you.

FAVORITE QUOTES

“I'm the only person who's going to move me either up or down. So find the strength.”

“When you're younger, you know that the strength is in you. But as life has beat you up and you've done all the things, you forget that.”

“I wasn't going to serve everyone else first. That I was finally going to serve myself first.”

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Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within — Carrie shares her plans to attend the event in Miami and participate in a firewalk.

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The Dickens Process — Tracie references this exercise from her experience at a Tony Robbins event.

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Thinking Bigger — Carrie discusses how a book about scaling inspired her to think differently about business growth and what's possible. (Book title not mentioned.)

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The HARD Framework — Tracie shares her personal reminder for navigating challenges: Heart-led, Ask for help, Remember you're resourceful, and Divinely held.

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Souveraine Wealth: https://souverainewealth.com/

MORE ABOUT CARRIE COOK

Carrie is a financial strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to helping women business owners make confident, empowered decisions with their money. As the founder of Revive Financials and related ventures, she blends bookkeeping, profit strategy, and CFO-level insight with a deep understanding of money mindset and leadership.

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Paige Berland joins Tracie, Amy, and Lisa for a conversation about autism, advocacy, and what it means to create communities where children and families feel understood and supported.

As a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-certified behavior analyst, Paige works with autistic children with significant support needs and their families. She shares how she found her way into this work, why celebrating progress matters, and why an autism diagnosis doesn’t change who a child is.

The conversation also explores the role all of us play in creating greater inclusion. Paige encourages parents to advocate for their children and reminds us that understanding often begins with something simple: choosing curiosity over judgment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• An autism diagnosis does not change who a child is.
• Progress may look different for every child, which makes recognizing and celebrating individual milestones important.
• Parents and caregivers can be powerful advocates for their children.
• Supporting families means supporting caregivers, too.
• Inclusion isn’t only the responsibility of parents, schools, or service providers. It takes a community.
• Curiosity and compassion can change the way we respond to people whose experiences are different from our own.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“These kids are amazing. All we’re trying to do is help them succeed.”

“An autism diagnosis is not a bad thing. It does not change who you are.”

“Be curious rather than judgmental.”

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Paige has worked in the field of ABA since 2007, and has spent time working as a behavior specialist in both the in-home and center-based settings. Paige has worked as an individual therapist, lead therapist, program supervisor, and clinical supervisor. In 2011, Paige became a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and in 2014 became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

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In Episode 52 of The Power Lunch Podcast, Jolene White returns for a conversation about raising independent kids, building healthy habits, and remembering to appreciate the life happening around us.

Jolene shares lessons from raising three children, from encouraging activities and first jobs to teaching responsibility, communication, and saving. She also opens up about how losing her mother changed the way she looks at life and why she tries to savor the moments that matter.

It’s a conversation about letting kids learn, continuing to learn ourselves, and remembering that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be appreciated.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Give kids opportunities to develop independence through activities, work, and responsibilities of their own.
• Encourage commitment without expecting perfection.
• Learning to communicate and advocate for yourself is an important part of growing up.
• Simple financial habits, such as automatically saving part of every paycheck, can start young and last a lifetime.
• You can always begin where you are and move forward from there.
• Life moves quickly. Make room to notice and savor it along the way.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• “Life is short. Make sure you take and savor every moment.”
• “You can always start wherever you’re at and move forward from there.”
• “I try to look at life as a blessing.”

MORE ABOUT JOLENE WHITE:

Jolene White is a wife, mom, and Office Manager at ⁠Business and Family Advisors,⁠ where she works alongside her husband in their growing family business.

Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Jolene graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Leadership and Communication. She spent more than 23 years in corporate America as a sales support specialist for a Fortune 500 company before making a major career change in 2022.

She left corporate America to join the family business, bringing her years of professional experience into a new role while discovering what it means to work alongside your spouse, balance business and family, and build something together.

Now the business is entering another chapter as their son, Soren, joins the team after graduating from UW–Eau Claire with a degree in Finance and a minor in Entrepreneurship.

For Jolene, this next season is truly a family affair, built on different strengths, shared goals, and a willingness to keep learning from one another.

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What happens when your business partner is also your spouse? In this episode Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Jolene to talk about working alongside her husband, raising a family, and building a business together.

Jolene shares why respecting each other’s strengths matters, how having interests outside of work helps their relationship, and what it’s like to see the next generation begin finding their own place in the family business.

It’s a conversation about partnership, contribution, and learning how to grow together without having to do everything the same way.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Working with a spouse can thrive when each person’s strengths and work styles are respected.
• Time apart and outside interests help keep work and home life balanced.
• A family business can give the next generation a meaningful place to learn and contribute.
• Children can bring fresh skills and ideas to a business, including with social media.
• Don’t let other people’s experiences hold you back from trying something that may work for you.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• “I didn’t want to just be at home. I wanted to be contributing.”
• “By working as a team, there are good consequences to that.”
• “This is the go time.”
• “You’re always learning, right?”

MORE ABOUT JOLENE WHITE:

Jolene White is a wife, mom, and Office Manager at Business and Family Advisors, where she works alongside her husband in their growing family business.

Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Jolene graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Leadership and Communication. She spent more than 23 years in corporate America as a sales support specialist for a Fortune 500 company before making a major career change in 2022.

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For Jolene, this next season is truly a family affair, built on different strengths, shared goals, and a willingness to keep learning from one another.

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In the milestone 50th episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with 22-year-old entrepreneur Sidney Baldi, owner of Yogurt Beach in Minnesota. Sidney shares what she’s learning about turning an idea into a real business, managing young employees, asking experts for help, marketing locally, and trusting her team enough to step away. It’s a candid conversation about learning as you go and realizing you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Starting before everything is perfect gives you the opportunity to learn, adjust, and improve as you go.
• Good business ownership includes knowing when to bring in experts, especially for accounting, legal issues, and labor laws.

• Leading first-time teen employees requires patience, coaching, clear expectations, and strong systems.
• Local partnerships, community visibility, and social media have helped Yogurt Beach build awareness and connection.
• Stepping away from your business can provide perspective and remind you why you started it in the first place.

FAVORITE QUOTES

• “You got to just start the thing.”
• “Once you start the thing, you notice little things that can improve.”
• “It’s better to ask someone in the field than to rely on the internet.”
• “Take a moment and slow down, at least once a week.”
• “The employees are what give it all the sugar.”

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• Yogurt Beach
• Tony Robbins’ CANI: Constant And Never-Ending Improvement
• Eagan Lifestyle Magazine
• Lemonade Media Group

MORE ABOUT SIDNEY BALDI:Sidney Baldi is a 22-year-old entrepreneur and owner of Yogurt Beach in Minnesota. She graduated from Hennepin Technical College with a degree in Baking and Pastry and has turned her love of creating something people enjoy into the day-to-day adventure of running her own business. When she’s not at Yogurt Beach, Sidney enjoys spending time with friends and animals.CONNECT WITH SIDNEY BALDI AT YOGURT BEACH:

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In this soulful follow-up conversation, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down again with Maggie Judge of Tools for Life to explore what it means to stop waiting to become worthy and begin claiming the life, love, and presence that are already available to us. Maggie shares how self-love, daily rituals, community, and intentional choice can create more spaciousness, trust, and freedom, especially during tender or uncertain seasons.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Self-love is not a reward for becoming better; it is a practice of claiming your worth now.
• Wealth can be understood as having options, space, and the freedom to choose how you respond.
• Gratitude, meditation, and simple daily rituals can create steadiness, safety, and self-trust.
• Community and collaboration remind us that we do not have to figure everything out alone.
• Living intentionally means giving yourself permission to be fully present and to believe you are already a gift.

FAVORITE QUOTES

• “A wealthy life is about having options.”
• “We all deserve a more loving relationship with ourselves.”
• “Why can’t we just claim it? I am a gift from God.”
• “Practice is what reminds us to come home to ourselves.”
• “What is a practice I can do today that serves the greater good?”

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• Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• Tools for Life
• Mira app
• Power Lunch Podcast

MORE ABOUT MAGGIE=> Learn more about Maggie Judge and Mira at ⁠Tools for Lyfe⁠

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What if the person you become isn't shaped by one big decision, but by what you practice every day?

Maggie Judge returns to the Power Lunch Podcast for a deeply personal conversation about what it means to live intentionally. After breast cancer changed the way she thought about time, relationships, and the life she wanted to create, Maggie began asking herself a powerful question:

What am I practicing?

Because we're all rehearsing something.

We can practice courage, self-trust, love, and the way we want to show up when life gets hard. Or, without realizing it, we can rehearse worry, fear, self-doubt, and the stories that keep us stuck.

Maggie joins Amy Sousa, Tracie Munce, and Lisa Carmichael to talk about learning to recognize those patterns, separating ourselves from the voice of our inner critic, and making small choices today that support the woman we're becoming.

She also introduces Mira, the AI reflection partner she created to help women notice what's happening internally, stay with themselves instead of immediately trying to fix what they're feeling, and choose how they want to move forward.

IN THIS EPISODE

You'll hear us talk about recognizing what you're unconsciously rehearsing, why Maggie gave her inner critic a name, what Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps can teach us about preparing for difficult moments, how small emotional "twinges" can build when we continually ignore them, and how AI can become a tool for reflection rather than another source of noise.

And maybe the biggest question of all:

Are the things you're practicing today preparing you for the woman you want to be tomorrow?

A FEW MOMENTS WE LOVED

“What am I practicing as a way to move through my life differently?”

“We are always practicing and rehearsing. It’s whether or not we’re doing it intentionally.”

“Mira helps me stay with myself, not fix her, not abandon her.”

“Who am I dressing for, the version of me right now, or the woman I’m becoming?”

“Notice, stay, and choose. That’s the practice.”

MORE ABOUT MAGGIE=> Learn more about Maggie Judge and Mira at Tools for Lyfe

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In Episode 47 of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Camille Heyman, co-owner of Minnesota Behavioral Specialists, for a conversation about supporting children with autism, empowering families, and building a purpose-driven business. Camille shares how ABA breaks big goals into achievable steps, why parent support is critical, and how data helps demonstrate progress. She also opens up about advocating for greater accountability in her industry and the lessons she has learned about leadership, resilience, and growth along the way.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• ABA can help children build important skills by breaking larger goals into small, teachable steps.

• Supporting a child also means supporting the family and giving parents practical tools they can use beyond therapy.

• Camille asks families what they stopped doing because of autism—and how her team can help them get back to it.

• Data helps measure progress and demonstrate the effectiveness of services being provided.

• Small steps, clear goals, and learning from mistakes aren't just tools for working with children; they're lessons Camille applies to business and leadership too.

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• “If you don't have a form of communication, it's really hard to get through life.”

• “What did you stop doing because you have a child with autism, and how do we get you back to doing that?”

• “We're teaching them the tools to help their child learn and be successful.”

• “Every one of us uses tools to get through our lives.”

• “Sometimes we do make mistakes, and that's how you learn, and that's how you grow.”

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• Minnesota Behavioral Specialists

• Drive by Daniel Pink

MORE ABOUT CAMILLE HEYMAN: Camille Heyman has dedicated more than 25 years to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), helping individuals and families build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections. As Co-Owner of MBS for the past six years and President of Program Operations, she has helped grow an organization committed to going beyond traditional ABA services by supporting families in building the relationships, resources, and community connections they need long after services end. Passionate about leadership and mentorship, Camille believes lasting change happens when people recognize their strengths and invest in the power of human connection.

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In Part 2 with EOS Implementer Abby Anderson, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael go beyond the numbers to explore what it really means to feel wealthy. Abby shares how grief changed her priorities and helped her redefine success around alignment, peace, boundaries, and choice. The conversation also explores authentic living, collaboration, and why replacing “How do I do this?” with “Who can help me?” can change the way women lead, build businesses, and live.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Wealth isn't only financial. Freedom, choice, alignment, and peace can be equally meaningful measures of success.

• Life-changing experiences can clarify what matters, what doesn't, and what you're no longer willing to tolerate.

• Boundaries create room for the right people, opportunities, and priorities.

• Authenticity begins with knowing yourself and making choices that align with who you are.

• Instead of always asking “How can I do this?” ask “Who can help me do this?” Collaboration can accelerate growth and reduce burnout.

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• “I feel most wealthy right now, not because the numbers in my accounts are the highest, but because I feel most aligned with who I am and where I'm going.”

• “We want peace. We want less chaos.”

• “Go to the thing.”

• “If you don't love you, how can you live an authentic life?”

• “One of our first thoughts should be not ‘How can I do this?’ but ‘Who can help me do this?’”

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• Traction by Gino Wickman

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

• Living Untethered and The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

• Strong Ground by Brené Brown

• Love Money, Money Loves You

• Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

• EOS, Entrepreneurial Operating System

• James Clear MasterClass on habits

• “I Don’t Chase, I Attract”

• Brené Brown and Adam Grant podcast collaboration

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In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Abby Anderson for a candid conversation about women, money, and the freedom that comes from understanding what you have and what you want. From getting a clear picture of your finances to having a voice in financial decisions, Abby challenges women to stop avoiding money and start seeing it as a tool for creating choices. Together, they explore scarcity, abundance, leadership, and why building wealth begins with awareness.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Financial empowerment begins with awareness. Know what you have, what you owe, and where your money is going.

• Women need to be part of financial conversations and confident speaking up about their goals, questions, and priorities.

• Money is a tool, not the destination. The real goal is having the freedom and choices to create the life you want.

• Getting more money into the hands of women and more women into decision-making roles can change families, businesses, and communities.

• Moving beyond scarcity requires more than earning more. It also requires examining your beliefs about money, worth, and what is possible.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• “Everything starts with awareness.”

• “We’re not chasing a number. We’re chasing freedom.”

• “For me, freedom is choice.”

• “To have more, we have to become more.”

• “You need to be in the room.”

LINKS & REFERENCES:

• Love Money, Money Loves You

MORE ABOUT ABBY ANDERSON:

Abby Anderson is an Coach, Facilitator and EOS Implementer with over 17+ years of experience growing and leading businesses from the inside out. Having been directly involved in more than 20 acquisitions, she knows firsthand what it actually takes to scale not just the highlight reel, but the hard decisions, the pivots, and the moments that truly define where a company ends up.

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In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael sit down with nonprofit leader Dena Anderson, Director of Operations at Kinsella Angels. From foster care and single motherhood to education, nonprofit leadership, and bold moves across the country, Dena shares what she has learned about taking chances before you feel completely ready. Together, they explore accountability, community, consistency, and why meaningful impact isn’t always measured by the size of the room.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Growth often requires saying yes before the timing feels perfect.

• Surrounding yourself with people who challenge and hold you accountable can change the trajectory of your leadership.

• Meaningful leadership requires honest communication, humility, and a willingness to keep growing.

• Impact isn’t always about reaching more people. Sometimes changing the lives of two or three people matters just as much as filling a room.

• Consistency matters. Keep showing up, improving, and staying true to the mission even when you can’t see the results yet.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• “You don't know what someone else needs to hear.”

• “If I want to grow as a woman leader, I need to put people around me who will hold me accountable.”

• “It shifted from I have to, to I get to.”

• “Sometimes we get so caught up in the quantity, we forget about the quality.”

• “If I stay true to the mission and keep improving, the impact will come.”

LINKS & REFERENCES:

• Kinsella Angels
• TLC Mastermind with Lauren Lahav
• Glass Ceiling Foundation and Power Lunch events

MORE ABOUT DENA ANDERSON:

Director of Operations Dena Anderson brings over 15 years of experience mentoring youth and 6 years as a lead teacher in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her passion for empowering young people is rooted in her own journey, including five years in foster care before being adopted at age eight. These experiences inspire her commitment to supporting underserved and foster youth.
Dena credits caring mentors and community support for helping shape her path in education and social services. A devoted mother, she raised two children on her own after the loss of their father. Her dedication to youth, families, and community drives her work every day.

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In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael welcome back Sheila Hittner of Our Healthy Homes for a conversation about health, healing, and making intentional choices that support long-term wellness. Sheila shares her personal journey toward natural living, overcoming unhealthy habits, and learning to trust her body. Together, they explore how small changes, healthy boundaries, and a willingness to start where you are can lead to lasting transformation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It's never too late to improve your health, your habits, or the direction of your life.

• Lasting change happens through small, consistent choices rather than perfection.

• Listening to your body can provide valuable insight into your overall well-being.

• Creating a healthier environment begins with the choices you make at home each day.

• Healing is both physical and emotional, and caring for both is essential to long-term wellness.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• "Start right now. Don't worry about what you didn't do ten years ago."

• "We don't listen to our bodies. We just assume this is age."

• "Whether it is truth or not, it is truth to me."

• "You can control what is in your house. Outside of that, you cannot."

LINKS & REFERENCES:

• Louise Hay

• Dr. Joe Dispenza

• Plastic Detox documentary on Netflix

• Young Living essential oils and wellness products

MORE ABOUT SHEILA HITTNER:As a Certified Holistic Health Coach, I bring over six years of experience hosting a vibrant radio program dedicated to exploring natural wellness. Through engaging interviews with industry professionals, I've delved into the transformative power of natural remedies. My personal journey overcoming challenges such as aspartame poisoning from diet soda, liver issues, and candida has fueled my dedication to helping others. I've had the privilege of teaching hundreds of classes on eliminating toxins from the home and body, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to natural products. I am committed to sharing how harnessing the power of nature can support overall wellness, ensuring uncompromised quality and safety for your family's health.
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I help stressed women achieve feeling better in their bodies with plant options over pills.

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In Part 2 of their conversation, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael welcome back Dr. Kathy Sullivan, CEO and President of Operation Dignity International, to explore what it takes to create change that lasts. Kathy shares how listening first, building strong partnerships, and strengthening local systems are transforming healthcare, clean water, education, and economic opportunity in Ghana. This episode is a powerful reminder that sustainable leadership isn't about doing more for people but it's about empowering people to build a stronger future for themselves.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Sustainable impact begins with relationships, trust, and listening before leading.

• Strong systems create lasting change that extends far beyond one person or one organization.

• Working alongside local leaders leads to stronger, more sustainable communities.

• Courage doesn't require certainty—you can be afraid and still take the next step.

• Leadership is measured by the lives you empower, not the recognition you receive.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• "When you restore dignity to a person, an entire community rises with them."

• "It wasn't our solution. It was their dream."

• "It takes people to get the work done, but it takes a system to create sustainability."

• "If you don't like change, honey, get used to it."

• "You can take that next step, even though you're absolutely scared to death."

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• Operation Dignity International (ODI) – nonprofit serving Ghana and West Africa
• Rotary Club of Eagan – international grant partner for wells, labs, and water filters
• Concept referenced: Tony Robbins’ “value chain” – finding the root breakdown in systems
• Project Tenasso – rural medical center refurbishment and clean water initiative in Ghana
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Dr. Kathy L. Sullivan, Ph.D., MBA, is a seasoned business strategist, coach, and speaker with over 25 years of expertise in driving organizational growth through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and leadership development. Known for her results-driven approach, Kathy has successfully led programs that elevate team performance and build cross-functional relationships across corporate and community sectors. Her background in educational development and operational optimization enables her to create impactful, real-world applications that support sustainable growth. As a motivational speaker and leader, Kathy’s ability to simplify complex concepts and inspire action makes her a transformative presence in any setting.

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In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce and Lisa Carmichael welcome Dr. Kathy Sullivan, CEO and President of Operation Dignity International. Kathy shares how personal loss, courageous leadership, and a commitment to listening before leading have shaped her work alongside communities in Ghana. Together, they explore sustainable leadership, building systems that last, and why lasting change begins with dignity, collaboration, and empowering others to achieve their own vision.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Sustainable leadership begins by listening, building trust, and empowering communities rather than creating dependency.

• Lasting impact comes from developing systems that continue serving people long after individual leaders are gone.

• Collaboration with local leaders creates stronger, more sustainable solutions than working alone.

• Personal loss and life's transitions can become opportunities to lead with renewed purpose and courage.

• Every entrepreneur and leader has the opportunity to create a legacy that extends beyond themselves.

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• "It takes people to get the work done, but it takes a system to create sustainability."

• "When we restore dignity to a person, an entire community rises with them."

• "It is their dream, not ours. How can we help make their dream a reality?"

• "You have to do what you really have to do to get where you want to go."

• "You can take the next step, even though you're frightened."

LINKS & REFERENCES:• Operation Dignity International

• Rotary Club of Eagan

• Tony Robbins

• Glass Ceiling Foundation

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Dr. Kathy L. Sullivan, Ph.D., MBA, is a seasoned business strategist, coach, and speaker with over 25 years of expertise in driving organizational growth through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and leadership development. Known for her results-driven approach, Kathy has successfully led programs that elevate team performance and build cross-functional relationships across corporate and community sectors. Her background in educational development and operational optimization enables her to create impactful, real-world applications that support sustainable growth. As a motivational speaker and leader, Kathy’s ability to simplify complex concepts and inspire action makes her a transformative presence in any setting.

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In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael welcome strategic marketing leader, author, artist, and educator Heather Boschke for a conversation about identity, creativity, and courage. Heather shares how a simple love of drawing birds became the Little Birdy Buddies brand, why so many women struggle to own the titles they've earned, and how authenticity remains our greatest advantage in a world increasingly shaped by AI. This episode is a reminder that confidence doesn't come before action. It grows each time we choose to show up as ourselves.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:• The hardest title to claim is often the one you've already earned.

• Authenticity and human connection will always be more valuable than trying to imitate someone else or rely on AI.

• Building a meaningful brand happens through consistent action, even when no one seems to be watching.

• Community and supportive relationships help women move beyond imposter syndrome and step into their potential.

• Joy, creativity, and purpose often lead to opportunities we could never have planned.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• "I am an author and an artist, and I am claiming those titles now."

• "When you're in service of something bigger than yourself, it becomes easier to put yourself out there."

• "Sometimes it's just returning to the things that offer us joy and letting beautiful things grow from there."

• "There is no box holding us back except the one we put ourselves in."

• "Remember who the f you are. Everything you need is already within you."

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• Little Birdy Buddies: https://littlebirdybuddies.com

• Connect with Heather Boschke on LinkedIn

• Metro State University

MORE ABOUT HEATHER BOSCHKE:

Heather Boschke is a strategic marketing leader with over 20 years of experience that spans Fortune 20 companies to non-profits. Passionate about helping brands connect to customers in a meaningful way, her approach is centered on creating a marketing foundation that allows any size organization to quickly benefit from the power of marketing.
Heather is an adjunct professor at Metro State where she has been teaching an undergrad marketing class for the past 17 years. She is also a bird lover, author, and artist and has published a series of children’s books called Little Birdie Buddies.
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In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with health insurance broker and health coaching enthusiast Amy Nielsen to explore a different approach to healthcare. Together, they discuss understanding your health insurance options, becoming your own health advocate, and why taking personal responsibility for your well-being can lead to better long-term outcomes. From traditional insurance and health share programs to root-cause healing and alternative wellness approaches, this conversation encourages listeners to ask better questions and make informed decisions about their health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Understanding your health insurance options empowers you to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary costs.
• Traditional insurance, cash-pay models, and health share programs each serve different needs depending on your health goals and lifestyle.
• Taking an active role in your healthcare can lead to more personalized treatment, lower costs, and better outcomes.
• Addressing the root cause of illness rather than simply managing symptoms may support long-term healing and wellness.
• Investing in your health today is one of the most important decisions you can make for your future.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• You want to make sure your healthcare experience lifts you up, not turns you into a chronic managed patient.

• There are problem solvers who throw Band-Aids on everything, and there are solution finders who go to the root.
• Your body has always been trying to keep you alive more than you want to stay alive.
• Starting now, while it's easy, is the time to do it because there's nothing more important than your body.
• If everybody healed the same way, we'd all get sick the same way.

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• Lifestyle Advisors – https://lifestyle-advisors.com

• Creation Chemistry – https://creationchemistry.com
• Earth Clinic – https://www.earthclinic.com
• Chlorine dioxide water purification products

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Health insurance broker advisor and health coaching enthusiast. Passionate to help men and women get the best care and remedy when something happen. "As a fourth year student of electromolecular medicine, I share what I am learning so others can recover health from disease."

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In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with legacy-builder and contribution leader Loren Lahov. From growing up in a service-driven family to launching high-stakes events and the True Legacy Collective Mastermind, Loren shares how servant leadership, vision, and community have shaped her life. This conversation dives into investing in yourself, stretching beyond comfort, and refusing to dim your light as you build a legacy that outlives you.

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• Contribution can be a lifestyle, not a line item; Loren weaves giving back into travel, business, and daily choices
• True leadership is servant leadership, grounded in doing the right thing and being highly intentional about who is in your circle
• Next-level growth happens in the stretch zone, not the comfort zone; courage must accompany confidence
• Vision and gratitude are practical tools; seeing who you help and celebrating every win fuels bold action
• Community and sisterhood are catalysts; women cannot get where they are going alone and must be willing to “get in the room”

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• To be a person you are not is to waste the person you are.
• When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
• Say yes, tell the world, you will figure it out.
• The difficult takes time, the impossible just takes a little longer.
• We do not do next level in comfort zone, we do next level in stretch zone.

LINKS & REFERENCES:

• Life Tune Ups by Loren Lahov
• True Legacy Collective Mastermind and Own It events by Loren Lahov
• The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson
• Teachings and books by Wayne Dyer
• Work of Art Berg on resilience and possibility

MORE ABOUT LOREN:

Loren Lahav doesn't take your excuse-and she doesn't need to. With over 3 decades igniting stages worldwide, she is an international speaker, bestselling author and transformational powerhouse who has coached fortune 500 companies, spoken to over 1 million people, build teams in 25 countries, she has worked along side Tony Robbins for 36 years. Has shared the stage with Barbara Walters, Gary C and the world's elite and then turned around and assisted 50,000 people in Vietnam with hearing aids. Six books, three kids, zero apologies,. She is living proof that you can own your brilliance, lead with heart and live one Serious. Badass. and Beautiful Life.

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In this episode of The Power Lunch Podcast, our hosts sit down with chef, author, and longevity mentor ⁠Kristen Thibeault⁠ to explore how our hardest chapters can become our greatest calling. Kristen shares her journey from small town Minnesota and the beauty industry to executive chef at the Four Seasons, cancer thriver, social entrepreneur and founder of ⁠The 120 Life⁠ movement.

The SELF framework for The 120 Life:

• S – Savor your sleep and silence
• E – Eat and exercise as if your life depends on it
• L – Love, laugh, and leave more than you take
• F – Focus on your future frequency and financial wellbeing

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Midlife is not a decline; it’s a version upgrade.

• Travel, exposure to different cultures, and staying curious at every age expand what we see as possible. and keep us moving forward instead of staying stuck.
• Mentors are essential for growth: the right people will not only support you but lovingly push and pull you into your next chapter.
• Longevity starts with mindset.

• Community and contribution are currently the strongest predictors of a long, healthy life.
• Daily intake of uplifting, educational content acts as “soul nutrition” and sets the tone for the day.
• Our inner narrative and unresolved emotional pain can show up in our bodies
• The 120 Life vision includes global, multi-generational intentional living communities

FAVORITE QUOTES:

• Midlife is not an ending; it’s the beginning of your next, more powerful chapter
• You’re either stagnant or moving forward. There is no going backwards, only choosing not to move
• If I have it in my mind, I’m going to hold it in my hand
• Eat and exercise as if your life depends on it, because it does

LINKS & REFERENCES:

• The 120 Life– Kristen’s community
• Upcoming 120 Life longevity retreat in partnership with DreamTrips (Italy, starting in Rome, November 5) at DreamTrips: ⁠https://dreamtrips.com
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Wayne Dyer – foundational mindset and spiritual growth teachings
• Earl Nightingale’s classic recordings (including his 1954 talk on Napoleon Hill) suggested for morning “soul nutrition”
• Blue Zones research on longevity – Dan Buettner and team’s work on long-lived communities

• The Patra Project– Kristen’s nonprofit providing meals to families in need
• NIBLL– Kristen’s plant-forward food company serving both high-profile clients and families in food deserts

MORE ABOUT KRISTEN THIBEAULT:

Kristen Thibeaultis the founder of The 120 Life, a movement built on a radical idea: that we can live to 120 and beyond, with vitality, purpose, and joy in every chapter. Through The 120 Life, Kristen teaches the daily habits, mindset shifts, and food-as-medicine principles that help women add not just years to their life, but life to their years.

Her authority on longevity is hard-earned. A stage-three, double-cancer survivor, Kristen credits clean, plant-forward eating with saving her life and turned that second chance into a mission to help others do the same. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and grounded in nutritional science from Stanford, she went on to found NIbll, a multi-million-dollar company feeding world-champion athletes and Hollywood A-listers, and The Patra Project, which has donated over 100,000 meals to families in food deserts.

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